Refuse receptacle accessory
A refuse receptacle accessory including a bag support assembly, a cover assembly and a receptacle assembly. A bag support is placed inside of a receptacle. The bag support includes flaps and slits that extend outwardly and away from the bag support along a perimeter thereof. The flaps and slits allow for enhanced airflow to occur within the receptacle to eliminate the vacuum that is created between the receptacle and the bag within. Further, a cover is mounted to a top side of the bag support. The cover is absorbent and scented to increase cleanliness and sanitation within the receptacle. The eliminated vacuum facilitates the removal of the bag from the receptacle in a manner that is efficient and easy to accomplish.
The present invention relates to a refuse receptacle accessory and, more particularly, to a refuse receptacle accessory that eliminates the vacuum created when a disposable bag is removed from a refuse receptacle to facilitate the removal of disposable bag from the refuse receptacle.
2. Description of the Related ArtSeveral designs for a refuse receptacle accessory have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a refuse receptacle accessory system that includes a bag support with folds or slits and flaps, wherein the folds enhance airflow and prevent suction during removal and fitting of a bag within a refuse receptacle. The flaps further allow fitting and adherence of the bag support within a variety shaped sizes and shaped refuse receptacles.
Applicant believes that a related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 9,027,777 for a vented trash container with a manifold of air channels. Applicant believes another related reference relates to U.S. Pat. No. 5,036,999 for a waste-collecting container with a ventilating device. None of these references, however, teach of a refuse receptacle accessory system that includes a bag support with folds and flaps for eliminating a vacuum seal created when a bag is removed from a refuse receptacle. Further, the flaps permit the refuse receptacle accessory system to be retrofitted into existing refuse receptacles of different shapes and sizes.
Other documents describing the closest subject matter provide for a number of more or less complicated features that fail to solve the problem in an efficient and economical way. None of these patents suggest the novel features of the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a refuse receptacle accessory that helps to facilitate the removal of bags from refuse receptacle.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a refuse receptacle accessory that helps to reduce or eliminate a vacuum seal created within refuse receptacles.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a refuse receptacle accessory that can be retrofitted into existing refuse receptacles of different shapes and sizes.
It is also another object of the present invention to provide a refuse receptacle accessory that helps to increase cleanliness and sanitation within a refuse receptacle.
It is still yet another object of the present invention to provide a refuse receptacle accessory that helps to reduce odors within refuse receptacles.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide such a device that is inexpensive to implement and maintain while retaining its effectiveness.
Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10, it can be observed that it basically includes a bag support assembly 20, a cover assembly 40 and a receptacle assembly 60.
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The present invention may be inserted inside of receptacle 62 to increase cleanliness and sanitation. Importantly, refuse receptacle accessory 10 may help to enhance airflow within receptacle 62 to facilitate the removal of bag 64 from receptacle 62 without troubles or struggles. The present invention assist the user to having an easier and more pleasant time when dealing with trash bags. It may be suitable to use the present invention with receptacles that are indoors or outdoors.
The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
Claims
1. A system for a refuse receptacle accessory, comprising:
- a. a bag support assembly including a bag support, said bag support including a bottom side, a top side, a sidewall, flaps and slits, said sidewall connecting said top side with said bottom side, said sidewall elevating said top side from the bottom side defining a concave top side, said flaps extending about a perimeter of said bag support, said slits being between each of said flaps;
- b. a cover assembly including a cover, said cover mounted to said bag support;
- c. a receptacle assembly including a receptacle and a bag, said bag support received within said receptacle and below said bag, said bag support and slits enhancing airflow within said receptacle to eliminate the vacuum created between said bag and said receptacle when said bag is being removed from said receptacle said concave top side enhancing airflow within a floor of said receptacle and said bag support.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said cover is mounted to said top side.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein said bottom side is in constant support with the floor of said receptacle.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein said cover extends over peripheral edges of said bag support.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein said flaps are flexible.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein said cover is secured between said slits.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein said cover is secured perpendicularly to said slits.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein said cover is scented.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein said cover is absorbent to catch spills from said bag.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein said bag support and said cover are disposable.
11. The system of claim 1, wherein said flaps extend outwardly and away from said top side.
12. The system of claim 1, wherein said slits extend along a length of said flaps.
13. A system for a refuse receptacle accessory, comprising:
- a. a bag support assembly including a bag support, said bag support including flaps and slits, said flaps extending about a perimeter of said bag support, said flaps extending outwardly and away from a top side of said bag support, said slits being between each of said flaps, said bag support further including a bottom side, said top side being concave, said bottom side being flat, said flaps being flexible, said bag support has a circular shape;
- b. a cover assembly including a cover, said cover mounted to said bag support on said top side, said cover perpendicularly secured between said slits, said cover being scented and absorbent, said cover catching spills from said bag, said cover extending over edges of said bag support, said cover has a circular shape;
- c. a receptacle assembly including a receptacle and a bag, said bag support received within said receptacle and entirely below said bag, said bottom side being in constant contact with a floor of said receptacle, said bag support and slits enhancing airflow within said receptacle to eliminate the vacuum created between said bag and said receptacle when said bag is being removed from said receptacle.
14. A system for a refuse receptacle accessory, consisting of:
- a. a bag support assembly including a bag support, said bag support including a top side, a bottom side, a sidewall, flaps and slits, said sidewall connecting said top side with said bottom side, said sidewall elevating said top side from the bottom side defining a concave top side wall, said flaps extending about a perimeter of said bag support, said flaps extending outwardly and away from said top side, said slits being between each of said flaps, said top side being concave, said bottom side being flat, said flaps being flexible—said bag support has a circular shape;
- b. a cover assembly including a cover, said cover mounted to said bag support on said top side, said cover perpendicularly secured between said slits, said cover being scented and absorbent, said cover catching spills from said bag, said cover extending over edges of said bag support, said cover has a circular shape;
- c. a receptacle assembly including a receptacle and a bag, said bag support received within said receptacle and entirely below said bag, said bottom side being in constant contact with a floor of said receptacle, said bag support and slits enhancing airflow within said receptacle to eliminate the vacuum created between said bag and said receptacle when said bag is being removed from said receptacle, said concave top side enhancing airflow within a floor of said receptacle and said bag support.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 29, 2020
Date of Patent: Dec 20, 2022
Inventor: Renee Recktenwald (Sewickley, PA)
Primary Examiner: Nkeisha Smith
Application Number: 17/083,553
International Classification: B65F 1/14 (20060101); B65F 1/06 (20060101);